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Preparation

Slice the foie gras into long pieces, 1/2-inch thick. Heat a large non-stick sautÈ pan or skillet over medium heat and brown the foie gras for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once; remove and drain on paper towels. In another sautÈ pan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the wine and saffron. Peel the papaya and cut horizontally into 3/8-inch slices; you will need 8 slices. Remove the seeds; cut 4 of the rings in half. Put in the pan with the wine mixture. Cut narrow wedges from the mango, leaving the skin on, and lift away from the pit; you will need 8 wedges. Add to the wine mixture. Cook, basting with the butter and wine, for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened.
To serve: Place a papaya ring on each plate. Top with foie gras slices. Place two papaya ring halves on opposite sides of each ring, at noon and 6 o'clock. Put 2 mango slices on each of the opposite sides, at 3 and 9 o'clock. Drizzle fruit pan juices over the top. Sprinkle the foie gras with a little sea salt and pepper. Sprinkle chopped chives over all. Lay 2 whole chives over one pair of mango slices on each plate